Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. April 20, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll Call III.​ Swearing-In Ceremony for Patrolman Ahmon Hardy 1.​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER AHMON HARDY (RESOLUTION 04-20-2026: # 146) IV.​ Approval of Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2026 V.​ Introduction of Ordinances 1.​ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180, “LIBRARY” OF PART II “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN VI.​ Adoption of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-07 - AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 112 “BLOCK PARTIES” TO PART II“GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 2.​ 2026-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 152, “FILM INDUSTRY” OF PART II “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 3.​ 2026-09 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, PHASE 1 4.​ 2026-10 - AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK VII.​ Resolutions 04-20-2026: # 147​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 04-20-2026: # 148​ RESOLUTION TO APPOINT FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS 04-20-2026: # 149​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF MICHAEL WIDMER AS PUBLIC WORKS MECHANIC 1  04-20-2026: # 150​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR FINAL DESIGN, PERMITTING, BID AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY RAILROAD CULVERT PROJECT 04-20-2026: # 151​ RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COSTS FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AND AUTHORIZING SAME TO BECOME A LIEN ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES 04-20-2026: # 152​ RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUENLLEN, NEW JERSEY, USA ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TOWN OF ZIANO PIACENTINO, ITALY 04-20-2026: # 153​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN AND THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACONS (RRFBS) AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEW MARKET ROAD AND GROVE STREET, INCLUDING AN ADVANCED RRFB ON NEW MARKET ROAD AND SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE AND ORANGE STREET VIII.​ Consent Agenda 04-20-2026: # 154​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SOLICITOR’S LICENSE FOR XFINITY COMCAST 04-20-2026: # 155​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2544 FOR AN INSTANT RAFFLE LICENSE FOR APRIL 22, 2026, TO APRIL 21, 2027 04-20-2026: # 156​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE DANA DOWNING AS YOGA INSTRUCTOR FOR THE SPRING SEASON FOR THE DUNELLEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT IX.​ Council Reports X.​ Council Discussion XI.​ Department Head Reports 2  XII.​ Public Comments​ XIII.​ Adjournment 04-20-2026: # 157​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 3